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Film of the Week: Siddhartha

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring Shashi Kapoor
Eighteen-year-old Siddhartha rebels against his wealthy background, in search of a more meaningful existence. The quest takes him through strange encounters until the final one with the old ferryman who teaches him the 'secret of life'. This adaptation of Hermann Hesse's novel is distinguished by Sven Nykvist's stunning images of the landscapes of ancient India.
Written and directed by CONRAB ROOKS (First showing on British television) Films: page M

Contributors

Unknown:
Shashi Kapoor
Unknown:
Hermann Hesse
Unknown:
Sven Nykvist
Directed By:
Conrab Rooks
Siddhartha:
Shasm Kapoor
Kamala:
Simi Garewal
Govinda:
Romesh Sharma
Kamaswami:
Pincho Kapoor
Vasudeva:
Zul Vellani
Siddhartha's father:
Amrik Singh
Siddhartha's mother:
Shanti Htranand
Siddhartha's son:
Kunal Kapoor
Source: Radio Times

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